Westray And Papa Westray Tourist Association
Westray and Papa Westray are two of Orkney’s Northern Isles. Both of these islands are easy to get to by foot or car with good air and sea links.
With a wide range of accommodation including hotels, bed and breakfast, self-catering, a hostel and camping, all budgets and tastes are catered for.
There is plenty to do in Westray and Papa Westray, whether you’re interested in walking, art, crafts, nature watching, sailing, or just relaxing, there is something here for everyone.
In a world of hustle and bustle, of deadlines and dramas, Westray and Papa Westray offer you a chance to truly unwind.
Whatever your reason for visiting, there’s plenty to see and do on either of these Northern Isles.
Westray Wife
The Orkney Venus, know locally as the Westray Wife is back from her tours and spending the summer at home in Westray. You can see her on display in the Heritage Centre in Pierowall village.
The discovery was made on the Links of Noltland at the same site as the Westray Wife (Orkney Venus), the earliest representation of a human figure to be found in Scotland.
The Orkney Venus, a 5,000-year-old female carving which was found last summer, was just 4cm tall and composed of sandstone.
It is said that you can sometimes see all four seasons in a day Orkney, Westray and Papa Westray can be enjoyed whatever the season and whatever the weather:
Spring means longer days, flower-rich meadows, lambs and calves in the fields, nesting birds and walks on clean empty beaches.
Summer brings big skies with spectacular sunrises and sunsets, walking and bird watching, maybe taking in the puffins from late April to late July: sailing (the Westray Regatta in July), archaeologists, whales and the longest day when it never really gets dark.
Autumn is a time for bracing walks along our rugged coast with spectacular seas crashing against rocks, and maybe you will spot some seal pups, then retire to the comfort of an open fire and a warm welcome in your hotel or guest house. In the evening it’s harvest moon and time for the “Merry Dancers” (Aurora Borealis).
Winter with its short days, the sun barely leaving the horizon providing spectacular sunrises (and you don’t even need to get up early to experience them!) and clear night skies with millions of stars. Sometimes wild weather, always a warm welcome.
Property Address
The Gallery
Pierowall
Westray
Orkney
KW17 2DN
Scotland
Contact
Mr
Peter
Brown (Secretary)
The Gallery
Pierowall
Westray
Orkney
KW17 2DN
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1857) 677770
E-Mail: secretary@westraypapawestray.co.uk
WWW: http://www.westraypapawestray.co.uk
